Health & Diet Videos
- How Much Sleep Do We Need?
Get the proper amount of sleep to keep your weight in check.
- Can Sleeping Cold Help You Lose Weight?
Have you tried every diet and exercise imaginable? You probably haven’t tried this machine in your home.
- Soda and Artificial Sweeteners
Is diet soda really worse for your health?
- What’s New in Weight Loss
An expert discusses the science of weight loss.
- Can I Boost My Metabolism for Weight Loss?
What to know about boosting metabolism when you’re trying to lose weight.
- NYC's Top Doc on Bloomberg's Controversial Health Mandates
Under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Farley, New York City and Mayor Michael Bloomberg have implemented some of the toughest health laws in the nation.
- Al Gore on the Microbiome and Why He Became a Vegan
Medscape Editor-in-Chief Eric Topol, MD, recently sat down with former Vice President Al Gore for a One-on-One interview. In this segment, Mr. Gore discusses his fascination with the microbiome and why he decided to become a vegan.
- Olympic Athletes' Superfoods
What do the athletes of the 2012 Summer Olympics eat in training and what will they splurge on after the games?
- Extra Pounds Can Sneak Up on You
Are you aware of what influences your food choices? Be aware. Be VERY aware!
- WebMD Town Hall: Healthy Meals on the Go
First lady Michelle Obama tells WebMD how she keeps her family eating healthfully while traveling.
- WebMD Town Hall: Affordable Healthy Meals
Oftentimes, nutritious food can cost more than junk food. How do you make meals at home affordable? First lady Michelle Obama and WebMD experts offer suggestions.
- WebMD Town Hall: White House Garden
First lady Michelle Obama tells the audience what is grown in the White House garden, and how they turn the garden's bounty into state dinners or gifts to dignitaries.
- WebMD Town Hall: Veggies for Picky Eaters
If you child eats vegetables, count yourself lucky. So how do you get picky eaters to eat their veggies? First lady Michelle Obama and WebMD experts share some tips.
- Healthy Snack Ideas
Registered dietitian Carolyn O’Neil offers quick, tasty, and healthy snack ideas.
- Food Additives Effects on Kids
Health officials urge families to limit the amount of processed foods.
- Going Organic
Is going organic worth the price? Studies are trying to find a definitive answer.
- Cooking for Monkeys
Children are more likely to try different, and healthier, types of foods when they are part of the food preparation process.
- Healthiest Supermarket Foods
Get the tips you need from a top nutritionist on how to shop for heart-healthy foods at your local supermarket.
- Kids and Food Labels
Want your kids to make healthy food choices? Turn them into food dectectives.
- Truth About Tea
It doesn't take all the tea in China to reap its health benefits--about three cups a day will do you.
- High Glycemic Foods
Get the facts on high glycemic foods and their impact on your weight gain and loss.
- Food and Your Metabolism
How do the foods you eat affect how fast your body burns off calories?
- The Future of America's Nutrition
Learn what strategies are being explored to improve nutrition in the United States.
- Functional Foods: Types and Benefits
Functional foods contain additives that go above and beyond meeting your basic nutritional needs.
- Change How Your Body Gains Weight
Can we change the way our body gains or loses weight?
- Smart Ways to Shop for Groceries
Do you have a food shopping strategy? Nutritionist Marion Nestle offers tips.
- Defining A Calorie
What is a calorie anyway? Nutritionist, Marion Nestle weighs in.
- Healthy Easter Foods
How to create healthy and delicious foods for an Easter meal.
- Truth About Fiber
Did you know fiber can lower cholesterol, help control diabetes, and help you lose weight? Get the facts on adding fiber to your diet.
- Snacking Secrets
Your diet is going great until that snack attack! Find out how to snack and lose weight.
- Supermarket Savvy
Get expert tips on navigating your supermarket’s fat-filled minefields.
- Good and Bad Holiday Foods
Holidays mean feasts, and lots of them. Learn how to create delicious meals while dodging all the fat and calories.
- Truth About Chocolate
Could chocolate be good for you? We knock down the myths about chocolate and explore its heart-healthy benefits.
- Spring Clean Your Pantry
Is your pantry helping you lose weight? If not, it’s probably time for a healthy makeover.
- Fridge Makeover
What’s in your fridge? If you’re too scared to look then it’s probably time for a refrigerator makeover.
- Truth About Alcohol
Could alcoholic beverages really have health benefits? We talk to experts to find out how much a drink can help or hurt.
- Truth About Coffee
Can the secret of good health be found in a cup of joe? Not completely, but research is showing it's a good start.